Author : Praveena raman
Keyword : Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma, odontogenic tumours, benign jaw lesions, benign odontogenic tumour, odontome, mixed odontogenic tumour
Subject : Dentistry
Article Type : Case report
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Abstract : Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare benign mixed odontogenic tumor derived from epithelial and ecto-mesenchymal elements that form the dental tissues. It occurs as an intraosseous lesion mostly, on the mandibular posterior region, generallyasymptomatic and occurs more predominantly in children and in young adults with a male predominance. AFO is found on radiographic evaluation of patients with unerupted or impacted teeth in many cases with a circumscribed radiolucency, which contains radiopaque foci of various sizes and shapes. Histological examination reveals a fibrous soft tissue, islands of odontogenic epithelium, and a disordered mixture of dental tissues. Treatment of AFOs usually consists of enucleation or surgical curettage, which is possible due to their benign biological behaviour. Here, we are reporting a case of AFO in a primary school age boy.
Article by : Praveena Raman
Article add date : 2021-02-20
How to cite : Praveena raman. (2021-February-20). Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in a kid -an impostor in radiography paripex -indian journal of research. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/665